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Here is complete guide to prepare First FRCR (Part I) Exam from how to apply, what to read, how to travel to how to confidently clear the Exam. It is based on my personal experience. This blog will cover following topics in details.

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How to save money on application, visa, travel and hostel stay.

First FRCR Exam brief introduction:

The First FRCR Exam, conducted by the Royal College of Radiologists, London has two parts Physics and Anatomy.

Two articles of FORUM viz. "Factory of Poor Radiologists" and "Demise of Department of Radiology" regarding state of affairs of Department of Radiology , Medical College, Baroda (SSG Hospital) attracted my attention on this important issue.Some centres /Departments are very good at some point of time with vibrant atmosphere and a lot of academic activities.But as is true with any organisation it is also a dynamic thing and may change its character gradually or suddenly. This is more true in case of a Government run Medical Colleges. Another issue is vigilant monitoring of the equipment health. Transfer of Teachers(they being Government employees) for opening new Medical Colleges in the state can lead to sudden fall in academic activity and /or machine maintenance.High turnover of junior Radiology teachers also may change character of Department if a constant guidance from a senior Teacher is not available.

In good old days Radiology Practice means nothing but interpreting the x-rays ordered by the clinicians.

All that clinician wanted to know was whether there is TB in the x ray chest, whether any duodenal/gastric ulcer in the barium meal studies, or any fracture of bones etc.The life of the Radiologists was very simple and care free ( without much responsibility ) in those days and no surprise…. no takers for Radiology Postgraduate seats. Anybody, did radiology PG in those days is not out of Love of the specialty but due to helplessness, and I remember People with MD in radiology settled happily in General Practice, since they just wanted MD tag

From 70’s onwards, things have changed and Radiology advanced rapidly and radiologist started playing a role along with the clinicians in patient management and even earned respect as “clinician’s clinician”

“While taking a stance on such issue, we should keep in mind that it may not be possible to change machine so frequently in a private set up. The problem is when you give your machine for buyback the deal is invariably against you as either you get a very small amount (Which may not even cover the loan margins) or you are made to pay more” -

However...Medico legally…Can we safely argue that …… due to the financial limitations resulting in difficulties to upgrade the machinery ….there was error in my diagnosis and my lord… pardon me!

This seems really a burning (business) issue among individual radiologists and sonologists, running own diagnostic centers. Unfortunately switching over to better machines is not that simple as buying a cell phone or laptop or buying a new dress every week for the favorite secretary.

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